Toronto In Books Ranges From Idyllic To Apocalyptic

Toronto residents are well-used to seeing their city fill in for other places around the world in television and film, but when it comes to books, it seems Hogtown has no need — or want — to disguise itself.

As home to many of the world's best literary figures, including Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and, occasionally, John Irving, it's no surprise Toronto has figured into the pages of some of the most beloved books of modern times.

Of course, for many Canadians this literary love affair started when they were kids, with authors like Robert Munsch and Dennis Lee featuring everything from TTC streetcars to Casa Loma in their child-centric works.